guard vs device

device vs guard

guard and device both are nouns.

guard is a verb but device is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
guard	Yes	No	Yes	No
device	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, device is a hypernym of guard; that is, device is a word with a broader meaning than guard:

guard: a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

guard (noun)	device (noun)
a position on a basketball team	any clever maneuver
the duty of serving as a sentry	an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles	an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.	any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents	something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

guard (verb)	device (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
protect against a challenge or attack
to keep watch over
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

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